QUOTE (Alan Langton @ Dec 28 2009, 21:31) 
Dave Potter ?
I'd have said Dave,Alan.BP logo on the shoulder?
HW
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I'd have said Dave,Alan.BP logo on the shoulder?
HW
QUOTE (fil2.8 @ Dec 28 2009, 20:47)
This is a bit difficult , I think we'd better leave it for the Vision Technician from Essex 
aka Buster 
aka Buster 
Yes, it's the late, great Dave Potter, still much missed.
QUOTE (exclubracer @ Dec 28 2009, 21:42)
Hi Rhodie 
Glad I got one right for a change
Wasn't his wife's name Bronwyn? Jon Ekerold's sister IIRC.
Glad I got one right for a change
Wasn't his wife's name Bronwyn? Jon Ekerold's sister IIRC.
I think you´re right Mick. Bronwyn seems to ring a bell. Wasn´t it Alan North who was married Ekerold´s sister?
QUOTE (ex Rhodie racer 2 @ Dec 27 2009, 21:49)
OK too easy heh? Kenny is correct, but then I bet the signature gave it away.;)
And now for something totally different. Anyone know who this lot of lovelies are. I´d also like the venue please. It´s not too difficult actually, if you´ve been there.
Well no one even attempted this one, so I´ll have to spill the beans.
The first lady on the left is Jackie Mortimer, Chas´s 2nd wife. The lady along side her is Jenny Sousan, Vic´s wife,
then someone who´s name I have forgotten
, while next to her is the lovely Evelyn Dodd´s, John´s German wife. Not sure about the last two.
Oh, and it looks like the old pits at the Nurburgring. Year? 1978 I´d guess.
How´s that for a bit of trivia?
QUOTE (ex Rhodie racer 2 @ Dec 29 2009, 01:10)
I think you´re right Mick. Bronwyn seems to ring a bell. Wasn´t it Alan North who was married Ekerold´s sister?
Alan North and Jon Ekerold were indeed presented in the press as brother-in-law's . But not sure which married who's sister ....
I like the Ligier-Gitanes T-Shirt that Bronwyn is wearing !
QUOTE (Alan Langton @ Dec 28 2009, 20:31)
Dave Potter ?
Hi , Alan et al
, yes of course it's Dave Potter , a real gent , and a top class rider to boot , well done to all the correct answers 
Our friend Buster knew the answer , but is a bit backward at coming forward , if you know what I mean
Who's these two blokes then ?? Makes you wonder if Gay Thorne is a errrrrrrrrr friend or sponsor
QUOTE (philippe7 @ Dec 28 2009, 21:23)
Alan North and Jon Ekerold were indeed presented in the press as brother-in-law's . But not sure which married who's sister ....
I like the Ligier-Gitanes T-Shirt that Bronwyn is wearing !
I like the Ligier-Gitanes T-Shirt that Bronwyn is wearing !
Alan North is married to Jon Ekerolds sister.
Michael Dowson on the left. Presumably an RZ500 motor on the bench. That's not Richard Scott, his Castrol 6 Hour co-winner, though, so maybe a mechanic. Rob Assink ?
QUOTE (exclubracer @ Dec 28 2009, 20:39)
Free tyres?
I'll bet my wad that Stu Avant knows him!
I'll bet my wad that Stu Avant knows him!
Sorry but its doing my head in trying to recall his name!!!
QUOTE (GD66 @ Dec 29 2009, 05:00)
Michael Dowson on the left. Presumably an RZ500 motor on the bench. That's not Richard Scott, his Castrol 6 Hour co-winner, though, so maybe a mechanic. Rob Assink ?
Hi Glenn
you are spot on there , it's Michael and his sponsor Rob Assink 
Sorry to be so long , actually done some work today !!!
think mick doohan rode a gaythorne rd 500 early in his career
dont think he will thank me much for revealing that information
dont think he will thank me much for revealing that information
Don't think i've posted this before , no doubt i'll get told 
, WWW
, WWW
[quote name='fil2.8' date='Dec 29 2009, 20:40' post='4057310']
Don't think i've posted this before , no doubt i'll get told , WWW
Is that old Luton on the far side having a shove?123 a Konig (or Crescent) but I know not who
H1R the other side of the Mk3 Seeley
HW
Don't think i've posted this before , no doubt i'll get told
, WWWIs that old Luton on the far side having a shove?123 a Konig (or Crescent) but I know not who
H1R the other side of the Mk3 SeeleyHW
QUOTE (Herr Wankel @ Dec 29 2009, 19:59)
Is that old Luton on the far side having a shove?123 a Konig (or Crescent) but I know not who H1R the other side of the Mk3 Seeley
HW
H1R the other side of the Mk3 SeeleyHW
Hi , HW
I hear you were a bit cold in the UK , never mind , eh 
Sorry the pics a bit small , only had a simple camera then ( ok you lot I can guess your thinking
)Yes it's the Luton OAP . 123 is listed as a Suzuki 492 , the high level exhausts make you think otherwise , could be a Suzuki .
Yep , 'tis a HIR
Sunday 12 Aug 1973
QUOTE (fil2.8 @ Dec 29 2009, 21:15)
Hi , HW I hear you were a bit cold in the UK , never mind , eh
Sorry the pics a bit small , only had a simple camera then ( ok you lot I can guess your thinking )
Yes it's the Luton OAP . 123 is listed as a Suzuki 492 , the high level exhausts make you think otherwise , could be a Suzuki .
Yep , 'tis a HIR Sunday 12 Aug 1973
I hear you were a bit cold in the UK , never mind , eh Sorry the pics a bit small , only had a simple camera then ( ok you lot I can guess your thinking
)Yes it's the Luton OAP . 123 is listed as a Suzuki 492 , the high level exhausts make you think otherwise , could be a Suzuki .
Yep , 'tis a HIR
Sunday 12 Aug 1973Nearly thawed out now mate
Is the geezer on the Suzy name of Sims,who later rode one of those strange hub steer things for Difazio's.(or is the cheap Merlot taking over again)Tommy Motard could be on this grid somewhere methinks!
Confused again
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QUOTE (Coupe Kawasaki @ Dec 22 2009, 23:42)
Looking nice Paul. I like the castings, clutch one is rather better than the road one by the looks
I remember casting things at school and my old man used to do model train parts (big bits) so I could have some fun while the chestnuts are roasting
David
I remember casting things at school and my old man used to do model train parts (big bits) so I could have some fun while the chestnuts are roasting
David
QUOTE (picblanc @ Dec 23 2009, 00:11)
I have heard of saving weight, but a cardboard engine mounting, what will they think of next!!
Well it is composite, cardboard over a sort of honeycomb and glue, feels like the old days. Part of my gearshift swop mechanism.
Anyone going to be at the Zwartkops, Killarney, East London South Africa meet end of Jan/first half of Feb. Come and find me if you are. I will be with two RG500s, Dave Petersen and AN Other riding.
[quote name='Herr Wankel' date='Dec 29 2009, 20:32' post='4057381']
Nearly thawed out now mate Is the geezer on the Suzy name of Sims,who later rode one of those strange hub steer things for Difazio's.(or is the cheap Merlot taking over again)
Tommy Motard could be on this grid somewhere methinks!
Confused again HW
One's I can ID are , as follows---------------------
Tell you what , HW , the Merlot's working fine , # 123 Roy Simmons , from St Mary Cray -- did'nt DP live there ?
#125 John Wilkinson , Bristol , Norton
# 127 Chris Neve , Shoreham , Seeley
#136 Bill Fulton , Liverpool , FSR Special
Looks like a #3 on the HIR , if so Ron Chandler , other HIR's on the grid were # 40 ' Hugh ' Ballington # 77 Brian Flak , wonder what happened to that Ballingtonn bloke ???
Nearly thawed out now mate
Is the geezer on the Suzy name of Sims,who later rode one of those strange hub steer things for Difazio's.(or is the cheap Merlot taking over again)Tommy Motard could be on this grid somewhere methinks!
Confused again
HWOne's I can ID are , as follows---------------------
Tell you what , HW , the Merlot's working fine , # 123 Roy Simmons , from St Mary Cray -- did'nt DP live there ?
#125 John Wilkinson , Bristol , Norton
# 127 Chris Neve , Shoreham , Seeley
#136 Bill Fulton , Liverpool , FSR Special
Looks like a #3 on the HIR , if so Ron Chandler , other HIR's on the grid were # 40 ' Hugh ' Ballington # 77 Brian Flak , wonder what happened to that Ballingtonn bloke ???
Tell you what , HW , the Merlot's working fine , # 123 Roy Simmons , from St Mary Cray -- did'nt DP live there ?
#125 John Wilkinson , Bristol , Norton
# 127 Chris Neve , Shoreham , Seeley
#136 Bill Fulton , Liverpool , FSR Special
Looks like a #3 on the HIR , if so Ron Chandler , other HIR's on the grid were # 40 ' Hugh ' Ballington # 77 Brian Flak , wonder what happened to that Ballingtonn bloke ???
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Think he(Hugh!) had a few minor successes
125 was doin me ed in.Yes,John Wilkinson,top vintage protaganist also on a late 20s Walter Moore designed Norton.Shot dead by a Spanish cop when John refused to let him board his boat.I think I read that John was armed.Bloody good rider.Brian Flak was Tom's team-mate,I read on here a few days ago.BTW The Merlot's not that good as I was thinking of Sims or Simms (Barry) not Simmons.Maybe I should drink more!!! 
HW
QUOTE (ex Rhodie racer 2 @ Dec 27 2009, 22:04)
OK, so the riders wives seem to have quietened you lot down, but I´ll wait till Stu anf Jeff have had a go, because they definitely had an eye for the ladies. 
Now come on lads, anyone who needed free tyres will know who this fellow is. Proper gent he was.
Now come on lads, anyone who needed free tyres will know who this fellow is. Proper gent he was.
Has this been i'd Rhodie ???
Is it Phil Plater ??
QUOTE ("kerrowmoar")
think mick doohan rode a gaythorne rd 500 early in his career
I don't think he did (?????) He went from 250 proddies to Marlboro Superbikes to GP 500's in 3 years. How's that for career progression? There was a time when Aussies used to have to do it tough. Thanks again WG.
QUOTE (fil2.8 @ Dec 30 2009, 15:41)
Has this been i'd Rhodie ??? Is it Phil Plater ??
Is it Phil Plater ??Hi Phil, no, not Phil Plater. I was really hoping someone would know the answer, because I have a small confession to make. The old memory box sometimes has blanks in it and I couldn´t remember his name either. I do recall he was a jolly decent sort though.
Of course, I could always contact my ex girl friend who I´m sure would remember his name, as he was quite sweet on her I think. Mmmmmmm................now that I come to think of it, it did seem odd that an absolute no hoper like me always had a ready supply of free rubber. I wonder.......
As I hit the submit button the name Harvey popped into my bean. I´ll have to have another think, I think.
[quote name='ex Rhodie racer 2' date='Dec 30 2009, 15:09' post='4058193']
Of course, I could always contact my ex girl friend who I´m sure would remember his name, as he was quite sweet on her I think. Mmmmmmm................now that I come to think of it, it did seem odd that an absolute no hoper like me always had a ready supply of free rubber. I wonder.......
What sort of rubber are you referring to , Rhodie , for the bike or ...................
Of course, I could always contact my ex girl friend who I´m sure would remember his name, as he was quite sweet on her I think. Mmmmmmm................now that I come to think of it, it did seem odd that an absolute no hoper like me always had a ready supply of free rubber. I wonder.......
What sort of rubber are you referring to , Rhodie , for the bike or ...................
QUOTE (Hasselhoff @ Dec 30 2009, 14:48)
I don't think he did (?????) He went from 250 proddies to Marlboro Superbikes to GP 500's in 3 years. How's that for career progression? There was a time when Aussies used to have to do it tough. Thanks again WG.
I remember seeing a picture of Mick riding an RD 500 painted in some sort of camouflage pattern in '85. Mick also owns Global Jet International were his old crew chief Dick Smart is the General Manager. http://www.globaljet.com.au/
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QUOTE (gmwzorro @ Dec 30 2009, 16:21)
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Robert Dunlop ??
QUOTE (fil2.8 @ Dec 30 2009, 16:33)
Robert Dunlop ??
No not Robert rider Spanish
QUOTE (gmwzorro @ Dec 30 2009, 16:41)
No not Robert rider Spanish
Angel Nieto
Yes it is Angel Le Mans 83Gary
QUOTE (fil2.8 @ Dec 30 2009, 16:48)
Angel Nieto
QUOTE (gmwzorro @ Dec 30 2009, 16:52)
Yes it is Angel Le Mans 83Gary
Yes , Gary , his and Robert had similar helmet design , at first glance and it was a toss of the coin
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Proper racing at last
Just look at number 9,you cant say thats not entertainment
Havnt a clue of any of the riders
1984?
Thanks Gary
Just look at number 9,you cant say thats not entertainment
Havnt a clue of any of the riders
1984?
Thanks Gary
QUOTE (kerrowmoar @ Dec 30 2009, 18:57)
Proper racing at last
Just look at number 9,you cant say thats not entertainment
Havnt a clue of any of the riders
1984?
Thanks Gary
Just look at number 9,you cant say thats not entertainment
Havnt a clue of any of the riders
1984?
Thanks Gary
Thought you might like that one is 84 25 Andy Kirk 17 Ian Green 35 Alan Parker 9 Mark Chaundy
33 Gerry Mobey 15 Martin Edwards
Gary
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Bit before my time
Fil will love these being a big proddy fan
2nd rider Graham Marchant?
Fil will love these being a big proddy fan
2nd rider Graham Marchant?
QUOTE (kerrowmoar @ Dec 30 2009, 19:20)
Bit before my time
Fil will love these being a big proddy fan
2nd rider Graham Marchant?
Fil will love these being a big proddy fan
2nd rider Graham Marchant?
Graham Marchant is right other rider is Mark PlatoGary
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QUOTE (kerrowmoar @ Dec 30 2009, 18:57)
Proper racing at last
Just look at number 9,you cant say thats not entertainment
Havnt a clue of any of the riders
1984?
Thanks Gary
Just look at number 9,you cant say thats not entertainment
Havnt a clue of any of the riders
1984?
Thanks Gary
I was thinking exactly the same ,thats fun!!! Never to be repeated unfortunately
QUOTE (Mats Karlsson @ Dec 30 2009, 08:04)
I remember seeing a picture of Mick riding an RD 500 painted in some sort of camouflage pattern in '85. Mick also owns Global Jet International were his old crew chief Dick Smart is the General Manager. http://www.globaljet.com.au/
Correct, that was known as Team Camo Racing and the RZ500 was supplied by a wrecker whose name eludes me, and funded by a bunch of Mick's buddies.
QUOTE (kerrowmoar @ Dec 30 2009, 19:20)
Bit before my time
Fil will love these being a big proddy fan
2nd rider Graham Marchant?
Fil will love these being a big proddy fan
2nd rider Graham Marchant?
Don't mind a Proddy Race , don't like it when the whole race card , near as damn it , is bloody road bikes !!!
QUOTE (GD66 @ Dec 30 2009, 21:54)
Correct, that was known as Team Camo Racing and the RZ500 was supplied by a wrecker whose name eludes me, and funded by a bunch of Mick's buddies.
That could very possibly have been Bob "Cowboy" Cowley. He owned Gold Coast Motorcycle Wreckers, which was very close to Donny Pask Motorcycles. Donny was also very active with his support of racing. Fielding bikes like RG500 and TZ750's. He had some pretty good punters on them too.
Cowboy was always really helpful to racers as well. I remember having to do some work, late into the night at one of the Surfers meetings, and Bob volunteered the use of his workshop.
I recall a funny little tidbit.... Commenting on some of the improvements that had been made around the shop he mentioned that this young bloke that was riding for him was doing the concrete path around the side of the building. Doing, as in an ongoing unfinished project. To paraphrase Bob..."As a concreter, he's a pretty good bike rider"
QUOTE (gmwzorro @ Dec 30 2009, 19:53)
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Cracking photo, no idea who though!?
QUOTE (gmwzorro @ Dec 30 2009, 19:14)
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CB1100RB so 1981? Yes Phil, I liked the old proddy stuff but it all is now eh?
David
QUOTE (picblanc @ Dec 31 2009, 09:44)
Cracking photo, no idea who though!?
Nobody probably will so is Geoff Farrant
Gary
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QUOTE (gmwzorro @ Dec 31 2009, 14:54)
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Sez who it is on the fairing!
Laguna Seca?David
Thats rare coz didn't his career end at Laguna that day? 
QUOTE (gmwzorro @ Dec 30 2009, 17:20)
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That takes me back to when my brother was racing.Mostly behind these.Mr Edwards is now in Her Majesty's Prison.Gerry Mobey took up car racing (Volkswagen Golf) last seen moving the tyre wall back at Russells.
QUOTE (gmwzorro @ Dec 30 2009, 19:14)
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Mark Plato was sponsored by West Ham football club,Hence the leathers
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